Chocolate Liquor Paste with 25% Butterfat
A thick paste made from ground cocoa beans with added cocoa fat and 25% butterfat, used in industrial chocolate production. It falls under HTS 1806.20.22.00 as a bulk preparation exceeding 2kg, containing no more than 32% milk solids and 60% sugar, described in general note 15 for special tariff provisions. This is not retail confectionery but an ingredient for manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding 32% butterfat or milk solids
Higher milk solid content shifts to subheading for preparations with >32% butterfat/milk solids.
If in cacao content ≥65% without milk solids
Pure cocoa powder preparations without significant milk fall under unsweetened cocoa powder headings.
If sugar exceeds 60% or with other non-cocoa ingredients
Sugar-confectionery type mixes with higher sugar or additives move to other preparations category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with General Note 15 provisions and obtain necessary certificates for duty-free or reduced rate entry
• Provide lab analysis confirming butterfat ≤32%, milk solids ≤32%, and sugar ≤60% to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bulk packaging >2kg net weight; retail-packed items risk higher duties under confection headings
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